Studio System
The studio system was a method of filmmaking that dominated Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1960s. It involved major studios controlling all aspects of movie production, including talent, direction, and distribution. Stars were often under long-term contracts, and studios had their own in-house writers, directors, and crews. This centralized control allowed studios to produce films efficiently and market them effectively. However, it also limited creative freedom and competition. The system began to decline with changes in distribution and the rise of independent filmmaking, ultimately leading to the more diverse industry we see today.
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The Studio System refers to the method used by major Hollywood studios from the 1920s to the 1960s to control film production and distribution. In this system, studios owned everything from the stars to the sets, making them powerful entities in filmmaking. They signed actors to long-term contracts, controlled the creative process, and ensured that films aligned with their brand. This structure enabled consistent output of movies and maintained high profits, but limited artists' freedom. The system declined in the 1960s due to various social changes, leading to greater independence for filmmakers and a more diverse film industry.